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Photographs 1842-61

Albums compiled by Prince Albert, reflecting his beliefs surrounding photography

AFTER ROGER FENTON (1819-69)

'The Queen in her Drawing Room Dress'; Queen Victoria (1819-1901)

1893 copy after an original of 11 May 1854

Carbon print | 19.4 x 15.9 cm (image) | RCIN 2906083

Photograph of a three-quarter length portrait of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) seated, with her hands resting on her lap. She faces three-quarters to the left and gazes down, away from the camera. She wears court dress with a sash over her left shoulder and a feathered headdress.
  • Creator(s)

    After Roger Fenton (1819-69) (photographer)

    Gustav William Henry Mullins (1854-1921) (photographer)

    Subject(s)

    Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
  • 19.4 x 15.9 cm (image)

  • From an album of photographs collected and arranged by Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Science, Medicine and Technology
      • Industries, Crafts and Trades
        • Clothing
          • Dresses (article of clothing)
            • Evening dresses
    • Social sciences
      • Ethnology
        • Costume & National dress
          • Court Dress
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs